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Jordyn didn’t notice the indifference in Celeste’s tone. She breathed out a sigh of relief upon hearing what Celeste had just said.

Ivan handed his gift to Betty, and Celeste followed afterward.

The first gift she gave Betty was an embroidery painting. “Grandma had Trevor help prepare this painting for you.

Betty took the painting, unfolded it, and examined it for a while. It was exactly what she wanted. Smiling with satisfaction, she said, “How considerate of her.”

. Next, Celeste handed the emerald jewelry set to Betty. “This is from Trevor.”

The jewelry set was of exceptional quality.

Betty liked it a lot.

– However, since it was a gift from Trevor, she closed the box and put it away right after she took a glance at it. She

remarked in a neutral tone, “It looks lovely. Pass along my thanks to him for me.”

She never asked whether Trevor would come to celebrate her birthday.

She didn’t care enough to ask, nor did she want to.

Celeste knew Betty wasn’t fond of Trevor. She’d have definitely defended Trevor in the

But now, she no longer spoke up for him. She took out the gift she had

past.

ed for Betty and handed it to her.

It was just as Celeste had expected–among all the gifts Betty received, she loved the set of exquisite scholar’s writing set from Celeste the most.

Betty had it in her hand, admiring it nonstop. Immediately, she went to the study and wrote a piece of calligraphy.

given, they

was filled with warmth

was all

And yet…

loneliness

that today was, above

important day like this, there was

made Celeste avert her

keep the atmosphere

the guests with closer ties to

at a hotel they had reserved for dinner in

the birthday party

bored. Hence, he

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Chapter 123

Celeste knew Jordyn

words. She stayed in the Rodriguez

her mind

a row today. However, Wynn seeined to be busy

they all went to the

guests were slowly arriving at

guest said, “Apologies, Mr. Rodriguez. I have a banquet to attend today. I’ll just have a glass of water, and

didn’t insist, knowing the guest

it

partners handed over their gifts and then left. On top of that, several guests opted to have their secretaries bring the gifts instead

that the majority of

occasion with a well–prepared

if the guest had decided to leave

was just that his expression would certainly be far

was rushing to another banquet, Ivan couldn’t help but turn to Robert Langley, who had a closer relationship with him, and asked, “A lot of friends mentioned that they didn’t have time for food tonight, and they all said they’re going to another banquet. Mind if I ask, Mr. Langley, to

presents–could they be attending the same banquet as Robert? What were the odds of such a

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